1. A baguette (法棍面包) is a traditional French bread. Its long length and crisp crust (面包皮) sets it apart from many other kinds of bread in the world. A baguette usually has a length of about 65 centimeters, although it can be up to a meter long. Baguettes have to be eaten on the same day as they are bought because they go dry very quickly. French people eat baguettes with almost every meal. They have become a symbol (象征) of French life.